Relating to or used for the correction or straightening of deformities, especially in orthopedic treatment.
From 'diorthosis' plus the adjectival suffix '-ic'. This medical adjective describes any technique, device, or approach designed to correct physical misalignment.
A 'diorthotic brace' or 'diorthotic surgery' sounds fancy, but it just means: 'something designed to straighten things that bent.'
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